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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 12:50 PM
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Does anyone out there have any experience with Zip's removable front license plate bracket? Or any other vendor's removable bracket?
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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 02:53 PM
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I just got one, kind of pricey but very good quality, fits on the grille
pretty easily, and it's on there tight...doesn't move or wobble at all.
So far I think it's the best solution if you want to put it on or have it
off for show, pictures, track day, etc. Removal takes only seconds.


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Does anyone out there have any experience with Zip's removable front license plate bracket? Or any other vendor's removable bracket?

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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 03:47 PM
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Thanks for the reply, lots of lookers only one reply.
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I just got one, kind of pricey but very good quality, fits on the grille
pretty easily, and it's on there tight...doesn't move or wobble at all.
So far I think it's the best solution if you want to put it on or have it
off for show, pictures, track day, etc. Removal takes only seconds.
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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 07:23 PM
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I have it, quite honestly I keep the plate on it and in the trunk. With practice it's fairly easy to put on but a little pricey. You need to make sure it is secured. The only alternative that I know is the motorized hidden plate that I have seen advertised.
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^^^ I keep mine in the trunk too. Very easy to install if needed. just as a precaution I added some small pieces of paint protection film to the few places it contacts the grill.
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^^^ I keep mine in the trunk too. Very easy to install if needed. just as a precaution I added some small pieces of paint protection film to the few places it contacts the grill.
Good point I used black tape on mine.
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I just trimmed down the factory aero panel to the size of the plate and drilled access holes in the plate just big enough for a phillips screw driver, so it is easy to remove the fasteners without having to remove the metal plate first. Looks as good as any aftermarket bracket. Also, I think retractable plates may be illegal, for obvious reasons.




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Old May 5, 2017 | 04:33 PM
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I have a nicely modified front plate bracket that I don't need. It's a guick removable from Innovative Products which I modified and added a small metal frame to take the curse off the raw edges. I have $200 into it, it's yours for $100 plus shipping. See the pictures, it's really perfect for someone wishing to easily remove their plate as needed. Let me know.




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I have the same thing and it works great for my Z06. Goes on/off in seconds.





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Originally Posted by undercooked chicken
I have the same thing and it works great for my Z06. Goes on/off in seconds.









Notice the frame I put on mine. I had to modify the original to accept the frame. I know, they said don't put on a frame. I believe that was because it wouldn't fit properly without doing that modification.

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Can anyone find the thread about the motorized front plate that folds under the front bumper and disappears? I was looking for it the other day and couldn't find it.
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Originally Posted by F4 Phantom
Can anyone find the thread about the motorized front plate that folds under the front bumper and disappears? I was looking for it the other day and couldn't find it.


IMO, sits too low and is unreliable:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nse-plate.html
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Originally Posted by MichaelO
IMO, sits too low and is unreliable:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nse-plate.html
You mean it sometimes doesn't work?
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Originally Posted by F4 Phantom
You mean it sometimes doesn't work?

Yes, I've read that it's operation is not reliable in the long term.
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Originally Posted by MichaelO
Notice the frame I put on mine. I had to modify the original to accept the frame. I know, they said don't put on a frame. I believe that was because it wouldn't fit properly without doing that modification.


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Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0
I think retractable plates may be illegal, for obvious reasons.
James Bond uses those you know. If it's good enough for 007, it's good enough for me.
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Originally Posted by MichaelO
Yes, I've read that it's operation is not reliable in the long term.
I was at an Arby's one day getting my fill of grease when a guy pulls up in a 13' 427. Scrape goes the fancy motorized license plate bracket as it got crushed by a parking pylon. The guy spent about 15 minutes trying to bend it back into shape. Even if it was mechanically reliable, it's gonna meet its maker via parking pylon.
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